Business Planning Manager
Michael Kors (Capri Holdings) — Business Planning Manager in Tokyo. Lead performance analysis, budgeting and strategic projects to drive sales and KPI improvement.
Overview
Michael Kors is a global luxury fashion brand specialising in ready-to-wear, accessories and lifestyle products. The label operates internationally across retail, wholesale and digital channels and is part of Capri Holdings Limited, a multinational luxury fashion group. As an employer it offers a fast-paced, design-led environment with cross-border collaboration between headquarters, regional offices and retail teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead company-wide performance analysis and prepare regular reports for executive, US, office and store audiences.
- Drive the annual budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with finance and business partners.
- Analyse sales and KPIs to identify trends, risks and opportunities, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Facilitate and lead cross-functional meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and ensure follow-through on action items.
- Propose, lead and support execution of strategic projects that align with corporate objectives and drive revenue growth.
Qualifications
- Proven proficiency in sales and KPI analysis, with practical experience using Excel and BI tools.
- Ability to produce polished materials in Excel and PowerPoint for diverse audiences (executive, regional, store).
- Conversational English; experience preparing documents in English is advantageous.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with stores and multiple corporate functions.
Skills
Experience
Required: professional experience in at least one of the following — a consulting firm, a corporate management/strategy or corporate planning department, or planning roles within a business (e.g., MD Planner, Sales Planner).
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related discipline; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Culture
Michael Kors combines a creative, fashion-forward culture with the operational rigor of a global luxury business. Teams operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that spans retail and corporate functions; the employer communicates a commitment to equal opportunity and makes reasonable accommodations during recruitment.